Thursday, November 28, 2013

Be thankful for what you have and who you are – from facebook post


A few weeks ago, I was inspired to write this facebook post and I feel today is a great day to share it again:

Careful what you wish for: I finally had a minute to sit down and share, so here goes. You know from time to time you look at someone else and think; "I wish I had her body, her money, her education, her well behaved kids, her doting husband, her job, etc." Don't lie, we can't see you, so be honest and own it. Well, here is the deal, you don't get to wish for that one thing that someone else has and not take on the rest of her life too. Just because she has the kitchen you want, did you know she is fighting breast cancer? Just because she is in great shape, did you know that her oldest child was killed in a car accident three years ago. Stop wanting what someone else has, because in truth she has what she has and God has a path for her and He has a path for you. You are on that path now, so stop wishing for someone else's life and listen to what He has in store for you. No one else can live what you have lived, feel what you feel, experience what you experience, love what you love, do what you do. You will be fulfilled when you stop and live the life He has planned for you. Someone was supposed to hear that and maybe it was just me. But God wouldn't let it go, so I wrote it and now I'm done... So persistent that guy Carry on!

Today, be thankful for what you have, but why must that stop today?  Tomorrow, wake up and be thankful again.  And the day after that and the day after that… Instead of chasing a deal tomorrow on Black Friday, chase Him instead and be thankful for what you have.  I am often reminded of the quote I saw that said, “What if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for today.”


Eating tip for today – Eat first the foods that look whole, the way God designed them; turkey, salad, corn, etc.  Then have one spoonful of any of the other foods you want to try.  Last tip, walk away, you are full, walk away – it will be worth it.

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